Defeating My Demons: My Mental Breakdown, Through Darkness to the Light

by Manda Jones, Jason Bjorn, K N Lucas (Foreword)

In Defeating My Demons, we touch on all the aspects of the mental healthcare system, full circle, and it is terrifying.Mental illness, mental inpatient facility, abuse, neglect, underfunding, LGBTQ, adoption, cancer, group therapy, cannabis, opioids, C Diff, and unwinding the past and finding the NOW! I hope that my harrowing experience will give some hope and validation to others. I also hope it exposes the tragedy of America's mental healthcare. Defeating My Demons is a call to action to say enough is enough; let's fix this.Interstitial Cystitis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Endometriosis, Major Depressive Disorder, Generalize Anxiety Disorder, Mental Health Medication, Selective Mutism Anxiety Disorder, Gender Dysphoria, PCOS, HLA-B27, Colitis, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, C Diff, alcoholism, and adult child of an alcoholic, are more topics that are discussed in Defeating My Demons.Manda and Jason are raising their four beautiful children near the Rockies in Colorado. It's gorgeous, yet, both Manda and Jason are rural Kansas natives, Kansas is always home. They also host a free blog, for those that want to take that step and tell their stories.

88 pages, Paperback

Published October 20, 2020

Reviews

[Cameron Josephadams]

Manda Jones has written a powerful and unflinching memoir that pulls no punches in exposing the failures of America's mental healthcare system. She takes us through her harrowing journey from a mental breakdown to inpatient facilities, documenting the abuse, neglect, and underfunding she endured while navigating a daunting list of chronic illnesses and mental health conditions . This is not an easy read, but it is an essential one.

What I love most is the author's determination to turn her trauma into a voice for others. She writes with the hope of validating others' experiences while issuing a clear call to action: enough is enough . Her story will inspire you to keep fighting for yourself and for a system that desperately needs to change.

This is a must read for anyone who has struggled with their mental health or loves someone who has. Highly recommend.

[Roxanne]

This book is essential for those seeking insight into the complexities of mental illness, the gaps in the healthcare system, and the resilience required to overcome profound personal challenges. It is an emotional, eye-opening, and ultimately hopeful read that reminds us all of the power of perseverance, community, and self-compassion. Defeating My Demons is a testament to the human spirit, a story of darkness confronted with courage and a light that shines brighter than any obstacle.